Quality improvement & ethical issues in laboratory medicine

Abstract

The principal guidelines of healthcare ethics is first & foremost is that the patient’s welfare is paramount. Personnel working in clinical and/or research laboratories or engaged in biomedical sciences or research should be aware of their ethical responsibilities & comply with the ethical code of conduct all laboratories follow quality guidelines & maintain proper documentation. Corrective and Preventive Action(CAPA) is the key to maintain quality of testing & to prevent any medical negligence & report descrepancies. Henceforth, Clinical/Research laboratories should try to avoid circumstances or situations that give rise to a conflict of interest & unlawful act.